Capt.Popeye
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No. More like 300. A figure of 400 would make Pakistani skies invincible, but that is a far fetched number.
JF-17 is much cheaper than alternatives. So it can be procured in large numbers to act as the main work horse. 250 JF-17s, 60+ F-16s, and a third medium-heavy weight fighter in 3-4 squadrons would make PAF hard hitting.
I am sure PAF is looking for the same combination, but funds at the moment are limited.
So either PAF would be operating 3 fighters or have 2 main fighters and a 3rd stealth/low observation type like J-31, to skip J-10 entirely.
But in anycase, 200 total fleet size is not sufficient, considering 2 squadrons would be needed in maritime role and a couple more in ground role. That leaves too little for AWACs escorts and A-A combat.
F-7Ps will definitely go first, but we cannot drag Mirage ROSE too much. They are sitting ducks in modern combat.
PAF needs a 3rd type, either J-10 or J-31.
Funds Funds Funds!!!
Not just that, Pakistan has to handle the following issues:
Funds, Funds, Funds
Fundas, Fundas, Fundas
Fundos, Fundos, Fundos
In no particular order; that is left to one's choice, which to tackle first !